Updated 21/07/2017

Somerset Trail – Mount Mee- Distance 13 km.  Meet at The Gantry, Sellin Road at 8:00 am.  Bring morning and lunch.  Morning tea will be at the lookout with views over Somerset/Wivenhoe Lake.  Lunch back at the picnic area at the Gantry.   Contact Marnie on 0423 288 014

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0423 288 014

The Annual Overnight Mount Cotton Through-walk.  A pleasant, local 12km stroll for those interested in maybe doing thru walks complete with campfire, marshmallows, red wine, great views of sunset and moonrise from same chair, home for Sunday breakfast………….need I go on ?

Guest Speaker:  Mayor Karen Williams

Basecamp at Sommerville Valley Tourist Park near Girraween National Park- week-end (Friday) 11 to (Monday) 14 August 2017.  There will be a variety of walks within the Girraween National Park, including Goebel's cave upstream to Dr Roberts waterhole, Mt Norman, Valley of the Winds, and other interesting locations.  Contact Trevor on 0411 512 202 or t.davern@hotmail.com  if you are interested, also for camping and alternate accommodation fees.  Click here for more information.

Mount Cotton Walk– this walk is approx. 7 km return and takes about

two hours.  Suitable as an introductory walk for prospective new members, or a training walk for members.  (There is the option to take the harder walk up Mongrel Hill.)   We will leave from the Green Box at 7:30 am.  Plenty of parking on the opposite side of the road in a cleared gravel area in front of property no. 712-730 West Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon.  Hiking poles are recommended as there are loose gravel spots.  After the walk we have coffee at the West Mount Cotton Nursery and Café.

Link to directions and info.

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0422 318 283

Piper Comanche, Brisbane Forest Park.   This is a short day walk along an old logging road, then along a reasonably well trodden footpad on top of a ridge.  About 80 mins into the walk we hang a left and head down a reasonably steep hill, following a rough footpad and possibly some tape until we come to the wreck of a Piper Comanche plane.  We then return the way we came.  This walk would suit anyone interested in something a bit different from the usual track walk.  It is not a long walk but reasonable fitness is required, and the ability to go up and down a fairly steep and slightly muddy slope.  No exposure.   For more information, contact leaders Betty 0408 129 241 or Tracy 0417 665 382. 

0417 665 382 or

0408 129 241

Bushwalkers Pilgrimage 2017 to be held at the Killarney Showgrounds.  A weekend not to be missed.  Check out the attached information on the weekend and also an Early Bird Registration form.  For those who don't wish to camp, the Sundown Motel sundownmotel@hotkey.net.au  is right next door to the Showgrounds. 

Link to Pilgrimage 2017 information.  Link to Pilrimage 2017 Registration Form.

Club meeting - 7pm for 7.30pm at Indigiscapes, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba (off Redland Bay Road - second driveway on the left). 

Mount Cotton Walk– this walk is approx. 7 km return and takes about

two hours.  Suitable as an introductory walk for prospective new members, or a training walk for members.  (There is the option to take the harder walk up Mongrel Hill.)   We will leave from the Green Box at 7:00 am.  Plenty of parking on the opposite side of the road in a cleared gravel area in front of property no. 712-730 West Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon.  Hiking poles are recommended as there are loose gravel spots.  After the walk we have coffee at the West Mount Cotton Nursery and Café.

Link to directions and info.

Betty Murray

Tracy Ryan

0408 129 241

0417 665 382

Springbrook Rescue Volunteer Weekend- Fancy a couple of nights in a comfortable lodge high in the rainforest with a roaring fire for a very cheap rate?  That's what you'll get if you sign up for this Springbrook Rescue weekend.  In return for just half a day's easy weeding (think sitting on the ground, listening to the birds and enjoying the weather while you dig out easily identified aristea plants, all tools supplied) we get the lodge to ourselves, a lavish morning tea and the opportunity to hear about how a group of dedicated conservationists are achieving their dream of protecting habitat - the same habitat we all love to walk through.  Cost is $40.00 plus $2.00 for firewood.  Contact Don on 0409 421 669 for enquiries or bookings.  (Australian Rainforest Conservation Society will supply more info. closer to the time.)

Kosciusko Snow Shoeing. A weeks Clamping at Jindabyne while we explore the slopes of Mt Kosciusko.  See attached pdf for details.

Mt Warning Base Camp.  We will leave the camp grounds at 3pm to

climb Mt Warning to watch the sun set and full moon rise.  Bring some nibbles for the top of Mt Warning to share and watch the sun go down.  Will need torches for the trip down.  Warm clothes required.  Once we are back at the camp ground we will have dinner around a camp fire.  Sunday we will leisurely pack up camp and head home. 

Club meeting - 7pm for 7.30pm at Indigiscapes, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba (off Redland Bay Road - second driveway on the left)

Judging of Photo Competition.

Mount Cotton Walk– this walk is approx. 7 km return and takes about

two hours.  Suitable as an introductory walk for prospective new members, or a training walk for members.  (There is the option to take the harder walk up Mongrel Hill.)   We will leave from the Green Box at 7:00 am.  Plenty of parking on the opposite side of the road in a cleared gravel area in front of property no. 712-730 West Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon.  Hiking poles are recommended as there are loose gravel spots.  After the walk we have coffee at the West Mount Cotton Nursery and Café.

Link to directions and info.

Tentative: Steamers through walk - possibly via Davies Ridge.  This is a medium-hard walk on the Main Range. Max 6-8. Contact Tracy Ryan 0417 665 382.

Sat 28th

Tracy Ryan

Betty Murray

0417 665 382

0408 129 241

Full Moon

Abseiling week-end at Brooyar State Forest.  Camping at the nearby Glastonbury camp grounds, provides drop toilets and good shaded/cooler camping areas.  Water can be collected down the road at a nearby creek crossing for showers. You will need to bring drinking water and fire wood (if wanting fires).   As this activity can require a lot of organising, I am inviting people to tell me of their interest at this time, to assist in planning.  We will have to limit the numbers attending, which depends on how many of our more experienced abseilers might be available.  We shall also need to have a morning session at the Kangaroo Point cliffs on a prior week-end (yet to be determined) to brush up on basic abseiling skills and other prep.  Please let me know if you might be interested so that I may start the planning... 0411 512 202 & email: t.davern@hotmail.com

Mount Cotton Walk– this walk is approx. 7 km return and takes about

two hours.  Suitable as an introductory walk for prospective new members, or a training walk for members.  (There is the option to take the harder walk up Mongrel Hill.)   We will leave from the Green Box at 7:00 am.  Plenty of parking on the opposite side of the road in a cleared gravel area in front of property no. 712-730 West Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon.  Hiking poles are recommended as there are loose gravel spots.  After the walk we have coffee at the West Mount Cotton Nursery and Café.

Link to directions and info.

Lower Portals through walk. This walk at the base of Mount Barney is suitable for anyone including beginners.  4km walk to camping area, drop packs and spend day exploring Mt Barney Creek.  Camp overnight, spend half day doing more exploring along the ridges (depending on weather) and then pack up and head back to cars.  If it’s warm enough, we can swim in the creek.  Leaders Tracy Ryan, Betty Murray. Contact 0417665382.